Description: (American Biologist, Psychobiologist and Geneticist Who Made Important Contributions in the Field of 'Circadian Rhythms')
Curt Paul Richter was a renowned biologist, psychobiologist, and geneticist who made significant contributions to the study of circadian rhythms. He identified the hypothalamus as a crucial "biological pacemaker" controlling sleep and wakefulness, later identified as the suprachiasmatic nucleus. His research illuminated the complex mechanisms governing the body's internal clock. Richter's work has left a lasting impact on our comprehension of biological timekeeping and remains influential in the fields of neuroscience and chronobiology.